Basma Al Zamil is a trusted advisor to prominent families across the region, serving as an advisor at LGA Global. In her role, she helps families navigate complex challenges while fostering unity and maintaining a harmonious family dynamic.

Recognized as a leading expert in family enterprise transitions, Basma specializes in governance, succession planning, and leadership development. She is a Certified Family Business Advisor by the Family Firm Institute (FFI) and a Certified Governance Specialist. A proud member of the well-established Zamil Group in Saudi Arabia, Basma is among the first female family members to work within the enterprise. She has emerged as a key figure in the group’s next generation of leadership.

Her professional journey began at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, followed by a role at Michael Baker International in the United States. She later joined the Zamil Group, where she led transformative initiatives in Human Resources, introducing strategic structures and processes that earned her the position of General Manager of Corporate HR. She subsequently served as Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, where she spearheaded impactful initiatives reflecting her belief in the vital role of business in community development. She also played a critical role in preparing the next generation of family members and crafting a robust plan for leadership, ownership, and governance transition.

Basma remains actively engaged in public and nonprofit sectors. She serves on various boards
and committees, including the local city council in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, the Businesswomen Executive Council, and the Board of Trustees at the Royal University for Women in Bahrain. A frequent speaker at regional conferences, she contributes thought leadership on topics related
to family enterprise.

She holds a Master’s degree in Adult and Community Education from Indiana University of
Pennsylvania and a Doctorate in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern
University. Her doctoral research, focused on the conflict dynamics and opportunities for second-generation women in Saudi family businesses, provides valuable insights into managing family conflict, enhancing dynamics, and empowering women within family enterprises.